Overview
Receptionist Jobs in Houston, TX at Smith
Title: Receptionist
Company: Smith
Location: Houston, TX
Job Purpose
The receptionist serves as the first point of contact for all Smith customers, vendors, and visitors, and plays a key role in maintaining a positive image of the company. This role is responsible for greeting guests, front desk administration, and entry level support for the Accounting and Operations Departments.
Essential Job Duties
- Greet visitors upon arrival, offer refreshments, and escort to meetings as needed
- When necessary, assist visitors with the Smith Visitor Sign In process, including but not limited to: visitor ID verification, issuing temporary visitor badge, notifying appropriate personnel and ensuring the visitor is escorted at all times on Smith premises
- Answer incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner and connect callers to appropriate extensions
- Prepare and complete Accounts Receivable mail outs as applicable
- Sort and deliver incoming mail to appropriate departments
- Assist the Accounting and Operations departments with data entry as needed
- Itemize and submit invoices or credit card statements for payment
- Maintain POD – Post Worldwide Delivery – FedEx, UPS, DHL etc. accounts
- Track Worldwide Shipments – FedEx, UPS, DHL etc. and provide updates as necessary
- Order office supplies, drinks, and snacks for all departments and offices as applicable
Experience
Job Qualifications:
- Experience in a fast-paced environment, with multi-line phone experience preferred
- Experience in data entry preferred
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certifications
- N/A
Software Requirements
- Microsoft Word, Excel
Other Requirements
- Adherence to the following dress code:
- Acceptable attire includes neat slacks, blouses, sweaters, shirts with collars, skirts/dresses, jeans, and Smith polos. However, please refrain from wearing t-shirts, jeans with holes, shorts, or sweatshirts. Our receptionists are the first, most frequent representation of our company’s values. To make a strong and positive impact on customers, vendors and visitors, we encourage maintaining a polished appearance while also allowing for individual style.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs
Position Type
- Part-Time/Regular
FSLA
- Non-exempt
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
